Lyrics

[Verse 1]

The others crossed the ridge of stone;

Their calls grew thin. You stood alone.

You set one foot upon the ground,

Then drew it back without a sound.

I came and waited at your side,

Then let your next step set my stride.

[Chorus]

Keep walking, old friend,

We’ve got time enough today.

If the climb is growing harder,

Then we’ll take the slower way.

Let the others reach the water;

I am staying by your side.

Till we find a place to settle,

I will match your every stride.

[Verse 2]

I know a path around the hill

Where shallow pools lie cool and still.

The earth is soft beneath the shade;

We’ll take the trail our footsteps made.

When you grow tired, we’ll settle there

And watch the leaves drift through the air.

[Chorus]

Keep walking, old friend,

We’ve got time enough today.

If the climb is growing harder,

Then we’ll take the slower way.

Let the others reach the water;

I am staying by your side.

Till we find a place to settle,

I will match your every stride.

[Bridge]

You turn as if to let me go;

I nudge your shoulder, soft and slow.

The sun moves on across the blue;

I’ve got the time to wait with you.

[Final Chorus]

Keep walking, old friend,

We’ve got time enough today.

If the climb is growing harder,

Then we’ll take the slower way.

When you stop, I’ll stop beside you;

When you walk, I’ll match your stride.

We can reach the evening shelter

With our shoulders side by side.

And if it hurts another day,

Then we’ll take the slower way.